FRANCISCO PARTNERS

One Letterman Drive
San Francisco, CA 94129

Website: franciscopartners.com

Firm Size

• Assets Under Management (AUM):$41.9 Billion
• Employees:116
• Firm Type:Private Equity
• Focus Areas: Software & Technology
  

Description

Francisco Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 1999 by technology investors and operating executives, it specializes in investments in the technology sector. The firm focuses on partnering with management teams to help grow companies, enhance operations, and maximize value. Francisco Partners has a global reach and has completed over 200 investments in the technology space, including software, hardware, and technology-enabled businesses. The firm has a strong track record of success and is renowned for its sector expertise, deep industry knowledge, and operational resources. Through its investments, Francisco Partners aims to create long-term value for its portfolio companies and its investors.

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May 06, 2024: Synopsys Enters Definitive Agreement to Sell its Software Integrity Business to Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners
Synopsys, Inc.  (NASDAQ: SNPS ) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (" Clearlake ") and Francisco Partners, two global private equity firms, for the sale of its Software Integrity Group business in a transaction with a total value of up to $2.1 billion , including up to $475 million in cash payable upon Francisco Partners and Clearlake achieving a specified rate of return in connection with one or more liquidity transactions. Upon completion of the transaction, the business will emerge as a newly independent application security testing software provider.

Mar 18, 2024: Francisco Partners to Acquire Jama Software For $1.2B
Jama Software ® , an industry leading requirements management and traceability solution provider, announced today that Francisco Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Company from shareholders including Insight Partners and Madrona Ventures for $1.2 billion . Marc Osofsky , Jama Software CEO, will personally reinvest and continue to lead the company. 

Feb 20, 2024: Groq® Welcomes Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to Board of Directors
  Groq® , a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company and the creator of the LPU™ Inference Engine, has added Harvard Professor Youngme Moon to its board of directors, giving brand a seat at the table. In addition to Groq CEO and Founder Jonathan Ross and Professor Moon, the Groq board includes Jay Zaveri of Social Capital, Ford Tamer of Francisco Partners, and Andy Rappaport of Skyline Public Works.

Feb 14, 2024: Perforce to Acquire Delphix, Adding Enterprise Data Management Software to its DevOps Portfolio
Perforce Software ("Perforce"), a provider of solutions to enterprise teams requiring productivity, visibility, and scale along the development lifecycle that is backed by Francisco Partners and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, " Clearlake "), announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Delphix (or the "Company"). Delphix's industry-leading Data Management software platform enables scalable automation, governance, and compliance of enterprise data throughout the application lifecycle. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dec 05, 2023: JEGI CLARITY Has Advised Hal Leonard On Its Merger With Muse Group, With Investment From Francisco Partners
JEGI CLARITY has advised Hal Leonard on its merger with Muse Group, with investment from Francisco Partners.

Nov 07, 2023: Perforce Software Appoints Technology Veteran Jim Cassens as New Chief Executive Officer
Perforce Software ("Perforce" or "the Company"), a leader in DevOps at scale, announced today the appointment of technology veteran Jim Cassens as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024 . Mr. Cassens will succeed current CEO Mark Ties , who will retire from his position and serve as the Company's Executive Chair of the Board. Perforce is backed by Francisco Partners  and  Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.  (together with its affiliates, " Clearlake ").

Nov 01, 2023: Zotec Partners Successfully Completes Debt Refinancing
  Zotec Partners  (Zotec), a company leading the way to improve the business of healthcare, announced the successful completion of its first-lien term loan B refinancing. Following a thorough vetting process with lead arranger Goldman Sachs, the company is replacing its existing public facility with a new five-year term loan maturing in 2028 with Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm specializing in partnering with technology businesses.

Oct 11, 2023: Shareholder Rights Firm Julie & Holleman LLP Investigates Proposed Buyout of New Relic and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
Julie & Holleman LLP, a preeminent law firm focused on shareholder rights, is investigating the proposed $6.5 billion acquisition of New Relic, Inc. (NYSE: NEWR) by investment firms Francisco Partners and TPG. The firm is concerned about the adequacy of the $87 per share price as well as potential conflicts of interest.

Oct 09, 2023: STOCKHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues Investigating the Merger - NEWR, AGE, NXGN, CPRI
Juan Monteverde , founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated  Top 50  in the 2018-2023 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the  Empire State Building in New York City , is investigating:

Sep 29, 2023: Brazil Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market is to grow by USD 6.10 billion from 2022 to 2027, market is concentrated due to the presence of companies like Alelo, Asinta and Axis Bank Lt
The  meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market in Brazil is estimated to grow by USD 6.10 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 9.15% . The meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market in Brazil is concentrated owing to the presence of many global and regional companies. A few prominent companies that offer meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market in Brazil are Alelo, Asinta, Axis Bank Ltd., Edenred SE, Francisco Partners Management L.P., PayPal Holdings Inc., Sodexo SA, SWILE, Up group, VR Beneficios, and Zeta Services Inc.  The report provides a complete list of key companies, their strategies, and the latest developments. Download FREE Sample before buying

Sep 26, 2023: Final Deadline Alert for Sumo Logic, Inc. (SUMO) Investors: Contact Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC to Actively Participate in the Class Action Lawsuit!
 Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sumo Logic, Inc. ("Sumo Logic" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SUMO) and certain of its officers.

Sep 20, 2023: ACT NOW - SUMO LOGIC, INC. INVESTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE M&A FIRM BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 TO TAKE ACTION
Monteverde & Associates PC  is the only firm that has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California , Case No. 5:23-cv-3665, on behalf of former public common shareholders of Sumo Logic, Inc. ("Sumo Logic" or the "Company") who held Sumo Logic securities as of the record date, April 3, 2023 (the "Class Period"), and who were harmed by Sumo Logic and its officers' alleged violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), in connection with the acquisition of Sumo Logic by an affiliate of Francisco Partners Management, L.P. (the "Merger").

Sep 07, 2023: NEWR SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation into New Relic, Inc. - Does $87 Per Share Represent Sufficient Consideration for NEWR Investors?
The law firm of Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently proposed buyout of New Relic, Inc. ("New Relic") (NYSE: NEWR) shareholders by private equity firms Francisco Partners and TPG at $87.00 per share .

Sep 06, 2023: Accela Advances Momentum with New Strategic Investment from Francisco Partners
Accela , the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government, today announced a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners , a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. Berkshire Partners will remain a significant investor with an equal equity holding in Accela. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Aug 30, 2023: MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC REMINDS INVESTORS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF SHAREHOLDERS OF SUMO LOGIC, INC. IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
Monteverde & Associates PC  has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California , Case No. 5:23-cv-3665, on behalf of former public common shareholders of Sumo Logic, Inc. ("Sumo Logic" or the "Company") who held Sumo Logic securities as of the record date, April 3, 2023 (the "Class Period"), and who were harmed by Sumo Logic and its officers' alleged violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), in connection with the acquisition of Sumo Logic by an affiliate of Francisco Partners Management, L.P. (the "Merger").